01
The Official Complaint Book
Our book. Fill-in forms for every petty grievance, from fish in the office microwave to the neighbor’s 7:02 a.m. leaf blower. The room will want to read it out loud. About $9.99.
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White Elephant Gifts Worth Stealing
Funny gifts under $25 that get a laugh when they’re opened and a fight when they’re up for grabs. Most are safe for the office party. The ones that aren’t are clearly marked.
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Picks 1–4
Under $10
For the exchange with the $10 limit that everyone pretends to follow.
02
The HR Approved Way to Say Things
Our book. Polite translations for everything nobody can say at work. Someone will read three aloud and keep it. About $9.99.
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An emotional support dumpster fire
A tiny crochet dumpster fire with a positive affirmation card. For the coworker who runs the project everyone is worried about. About $8.
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“Everything Is Fine” magnets
Four magnets, including “This Is My Life Now” and “I Have No Idea What I’m Doing.” Accurate at any desk with a metal filing cabinet. About $9.
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Under $15
Enough to look like you tried. Not enough to look like you tried too hard.
05
The “My First Fire” prank box
An empty box for a useless fake fire-starting kit. Put the real gift inside and let them panic for a moment. Pair it with anything else on this list. About $10.
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The Sarcastic To-Do List
Our book. A real 90-day undated planner for people who hate planners, with room for Things I’ll Pretend I Forgot. Funny in January, and still useful in March. About $12.99.
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The Office Answer Wheel
A mini book with a clicking spinner that answers workplace questions so nobody has to. It makes the rounds at the party, then lives on someone’s desk. About $11.
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A croaking frog fidget clicker
A keychain frog that croaks with every press. Delightful for one minute, a workplace issue by the second. Give it to whoever sits farthest from you. About $12.
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Under $25
For the group with a real budget.
09
Sarcastic notepads, 4-pack
Memo pads headed “Everything Is Fine,” “This Is My Life Now,” “I Have No Idea What I’m Doing” and “I’m Not Even Trying Anymore.” Fifty pages each. About $15.
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A giant tortilla blanket
A 71-inch round blanket printed like a flour tortilla, with more than 60,000 Amazon ratings. Someone will wrap up in it at the party. About $20.
Check price on AmazonPicks 11–12
Not for the office
Bathroom humor, so save these for friends and family. Do not explain them to HR.
11
The pooping dog calendar
Twelve months of real dogs answering nature’s call. It’s exactly as advertised, and it’s a white elephant classic with more than 15,000 ratings. About $15.
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Toilet golf
A putting set that lives in the bathroom. For the golfer in the family, or anyone who has stayed in there too long already. About $17.
Check price on AmazonHow we picked
We looked for gifts that get a laugh when they’re opened, work for almost anyone, and stay under $25. Outside our own books, we chose well-rated Amazon listings and haven’t tested every item ourselves. Nothing on this page paid to be here.
Questions people ask
How does white elephant work?
Everyone brings one wrapped gift. Players draw numbers, then take turns either opening a new gift or stealing one that’s already open. Most groups limit how many times a gift can be stolen.
What’s a good white elephant gift for coworkers?
Stick to jokes about work itself, like meetings, email and the printer, since everyone shares those complaints. The Official Complaint Book, The Office Answer Wheel and the emotional support dumpster fire all fit.
How much should you spend on a white elephant gift?
Follow your group’s limit. Most exchanges land between $10 and $25, which is why this list is sorted by price.
What makes a white elephant gift get stolen?
It has to be funny when it’s opened and still worth taking home. Gifts that are only a joke get left behind, and gifts that are only useful get a polite nod.
What’s the difference between white elephant and Secret Santa?
Secret Santa pairs each person with someone specific to buy for. In white elephant, nobody knows who will end up with what, so the gift has to work for anyone.
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